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VOLUME 106, ISSUE 12 CHECK US OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: /ThePacifican @ThePacifican @ThePacifican THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 Strong-arm robbery attempts Midnight premiere: “A Very on campus Potter Musical” takes the stage Sarah Yung copy editor Theta Alpha Phi hosts comedy musical On the night of Nov. 7, calamity once again struck the Pacific community in the form of three attempted strong- arm robberies. Two of these incidents occurred on Dave Brubeck Way, while the other occurred in Lot 6, which is located north of the quads. In two instances, the suspects got away with the victims’ cell phones; however, Public Safety has since recovered one of the phones. According to reports, the suspects accosted each of the victims in different ways. The female victim was walking to her vehicle in Lot 6 when the juveniles rode by and knocked her down, attempting to steal her purse. The two managed to bike away with her cell phone, but Public Safety was later able to recover it. Another victim was asked by a suspect to borrow his phone; once he assented and gave his phone to the suspect, the suspect biked away. The last victim’s backpack was grabbed as he walked from his vehicle; however, the strap fell to the ground, and the suspects Kelly Manlaibayar took off empty-handed. The two suspects, both 17-year-old Jodi Tai “I hope people find really impressive. It was not too late! There are unarmed white males who have since News editor this musical fun and insane they were able to additional opportunities been identified, were last seen biking entertaining. And if do the whole thing. Sam this coming weekend on south on Pacific Avenue. If anyone has “I gotta get back to anything, take away the and Chris were so funny. Friday, Nov. 14 at 8:00 any additional information regarding Hogwarts!” stress of the week,” shared I think the opening night p.m. and Saturday, Nov. these events, please call Public Safety at This past Friday, the show director, Tiana crowd was what made it 15 at 8:00 p.m. (209) 946-2537. Theta Alpha Phi National Freiri '16. “I hosted this really fun.” Doors open at 7:30 This incident is merely the latest in a Theatre Honors Fraternity show not only to finally get “It was pee-in-my- p.m., and concessions sold slew of violent robberies happening on held its opening premiere a musical for TAP, but to pants funny,” enthused will also contribute to the or near the Pacific campus, including of “A Very Potter Musical.” raise money for Broadway Jessica Robertson ’17. Broadway Cares funds. an Oct. 3 attack on the Calaveras River Team Starkid fans and Cares.” Freiri is also the “I thought it was In the words of Bridge that yielded minor injuries and a Potterheads alike flocked fundraising chair of TAP. hilarious. It was very well the opening song's stolen laptop, as well as a serious incident to see the musical comedy. Attendees seemed to executed, and the cast reprise, “Back to spells on Oct. 10 that yielded head trauma and Courtesy of TAP, the have had a blast at the was very appropriate to and enchantments, has since led to an arrest. show was completely midnight showing. the actors’ personalities potions and friends / To Please remember to be aware of your free. The fraternity’s only “I had a great time,” outside of their roles,” Gryffindors! Hufflepuffs! belongings and surroundings; travel request was for audience related Marisa Manzo ’16, proclaimed Katie Griffith Ravenclaws! Slytherins! in groups, especially when it is dark; members to consider “I went with a ton of my ’15. Back to the place where and keep the Public Safety emergency donating to TAP’s friends. They threw this If you didn’t get a chance our story begins / It's number, (209) 946-3911, close at hand. philanthropy: Broadway together so quickly; it was to watch the musical, it’s Hogwarts, Hogwarts!” Stay safe, Tigers! Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Index Opinion/5 • Lifestyles/9 • Sports/13 Read. Recycle. Repeat. 2 | THE PACIFICAN NEWS November 13, 2014 Ashes to art: Professor Jennifer Little’s “100 Years of Dust: Owens Lake and the Los Angeles Aqueduct”

Thomas Levy are photos from different perspectives Staff Reporter throughout the 110-square-mile lakebed. Some depict restoration Showing at the Reynolds Art Gallery is a collection of photographs efforts, as the Department of Water captured by Professor Jennifer Little. and Power have spent $1.2 billion to The exhibit, entitled “100 Years of keep the dust from being thrown into Dust: Owens Lake and the Los Angeles the atmosphere. Aqueduct” depicts images of the Los Others show massive deposits Angeles Department of Water and of alkali salt built up as a result of a Power’s struggle to control the dust complete lack of water for the last that rises off the dry bed of Owens century. Lake, a salt flat located 200 miles The purpose of the exhibit is to northeast of Los Angeles. reveal the negative effects urban After the City of Los Angeles development has on the environment, redirected Owens River to flow into and the long-run consequences our the Los Angeles aqueduct at the actions have on ourselves. Art admirer beginning of the 20th century, Owens Robyn Bos ’17 said, “All of the pictures Lake, which used to collect water from looked apocalyptic. It’s crazy to think the river, began to dry up. Throughout that those images were a result of the 1900s, the dust storms that ensued human hands. It makes me wonder carried toxic salt particles that were how much current climate change University of the Pacific and still are the number one source issues are resulting by nature or as a consequence of our own doing.” be going back to see exhibits in the hanging in the gallery: the portion of of carcinogenic atmospheric matter in future.” the aqueduct viewable from Highway North America. Bos, who enjoys artwork that makes her think critically, “will definitely One of the photographs shows a 5 that waterfalls from the top of Posted on the walls of the gallery freshly refurbished section of the once the Tehachapi Mountains into L.A. dry Owens River. The 62-mile lower County. It is a reminder that the section of the river has reclaimed most ecosystems we create for ourselves are of its natural vegetation and attracts just as fragile as the ones we destroy birds and marine animals after 100 for our benefit. years of being a desolate wasteland. The exhibit opened on Nov. 4 and SHOW will remain on campus until Dec. 11. Those familiar with the journey Gallery hours are Monday through from Northern to Southern California Friday from 9:00 a.m. through 4:30 OFF will recognize one of the motifs p.m. YOUR SMILE

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www.dental.pacific.edu click “Dental Services” Thomas Levy November 13, 2014 NEWS THE PACIFICAN | 3 Women’s Resource Center hosts talk: Public Safety How juggling multiple roles affects stress Nanxi Tang a great deal of stress and Ph.D., a Senior Clinical mental illnesses that often General Manager physical symptoms of stress; Fellow in the Department of affect women: depression, 50 percent of women surveyed Psychiatry at the University of anxiety and eating disorders. On Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 say their stress has increased Oxford. According to Freeman, Depression, the most Weekly Report p.m., the Women’s Resource over the last 5 years, and only “Given that domestic work is common women’s mental Center hosted a discussion on 35 percent of women report undervalued, and considering health problem, is twice as Nov. 2 - Nov. 8 women’s mental health titled success in managing their that women tend to be likely to develop in women “Women’s Mental Health: stress. paid less, find it harder to than men. Women are also DUI Arrest Understanding the Everyday “Women internalize their advance in a career, have to 60 percent more likely to Sonoma & Commerce 11.02.14 Struggles of Today’s Women” failures, and men externalize juggle multiple roles and are suffer from anxiety than Officers responded to a call in the Spruce Room at the their failures. Usually, men bombarded with images of men, and 95 percent of eating of a suspicious vehicle in the University of the Pacific. The will say that the professor apparent female perfection, disorder cases occur between neighborhood. Officers observed discussion was led by Danielle didn’t like him, so that’s why it would be surprising if there 12 and 25 years old, where the vehicle and made contact Cummings ‘17, an inclusion he failed the test. On the weren't some emotional and approximately 90 percent of with the driver, who they found was under the influence. CHP coordinator for the Women’s other hand, women will say, psychological cost.” the cases are female. responded to process the driver, Resource Center. Cummings ‘Well I failed the test and now Cummings often supported “But what are we going to who was arrested. is pursuing a degree in I’m stupid. That’s all me.’ her statistics and information do about all this?” Cummings psychology and a minor in We are going to generalize with her own stories and asked. Her response was Robbery gender studies at Pacific. a lot in these conversations personal information. “I was a Japanese term called Pacific Avenue 11.03.14 First, Cummings because most research is just talking about this with my “kintsukuroi,” which means Victim was walking north on introduced herself with some generalized here,” Cummings older sister. She’s amazing; “to repair with gold.” Pacific Avenue on the east side lighthearted information, commented. she works at all these different Kintsukuroi is the art of of the street. As he was crossing like the fact that she loves A general list of stressors restaurants that are Michelin repairing broken pottery with the Calaveras River Bridge, Nutella and Chipotle. She also given included money, family starred. She’s been the head gold lacquer and realizing that he encountered three subjects introduced some guidelines contributions, education, chef at a lot of places. Only something is more beautiful who were standing along the for the discussion, such as social responsibilities and 19 percent of chefs and head for being broken. Some ways sidewalk. As he passed by the maintaining confidentiality body image; the audience cooks are women. She’s the to promote self-worth include three subjects, he was knocked between the participants, then contributed to making a only women in the entire setting realistic expectations, down and one of the suspects agreeing to disagree and list of their own stressors and place and she’s the boss. being willing to adjust pulled his backpack away from being aware of the intent and other general stressors on the When she has to come down your self-image, ceasing him. Suspects fled south on impact of the conversation. whiteboard. Some of these on people, she gets called a comparison of yourself to Pacific Avenue with the victim’s Cummings started off with stressors included school, bitch. It’s harder to advance others and setting aside backpack, which contained his statistics about the difference expectations of friends, family when you’re assertive and you perfection, instead grabbing computer. in stress between men and and society, aspirations and get called names and it’s not hold of accomplishments and women. Her statistics showed work. fun,” told Cummings. mistakes. Theft that women are more likely Next, Cummings discussed To end the night, DeRosa Center 11.04.14 than men to report having a quote from Daniel Freeman, Cummings talked about three Victim reports the theft of his longboard, which was left unattended at the DUC.

Theft Library 11.05.14 Victim reports someone made an unauthorized charge on his bank account.

Arrest DeRosa Center 11.05.14 Officers were flagged down by a citizen who reported two subjects going through a backpack the citizen did not believe was theirs. Officers located the subjects, who were both wanted by Stockton Police detectives for questioning in one of their cases. One subject also had an outstanding warrant. He was arrested and booked. The other was interviewed by Stockton Police and released.

Attempted Strong Arm Robbery Faye Spanos 11.07.14 The victim was walking from his car when two juveniles rode by on bicycles. One subject reached out and grabbed the victim’s backpack. The backpack strap fell to the ground, and the suspect fled on his bicycle. No Nanxi Tang Shown above is the brainstorming board on which participants wrote what they considered the causes of the pressures in their lives. property was taken.

4 | THE PACIFICAN NEWS November 13, 2014 COMING SOON: The Muslim Student Association hosts the Gaza Charity Banquet Tazeen Hussain misplaced from their families. This thousands of children in Gaza will peace activist and author, as well as Contributing Reporter charity banquet is thus being held as receive the aid they need to build a spoken word artists Sohaib Khan and a humanitarian effort to help these better life and future for themselves. Tamana Ebrat. Peled is a remarkable This Saturday, Nov. 15, the innocent children. One MSA member Another MSA member commented, "I individual who was born and raised University of the Pacific Muslim described this event and stated that, am very grateful that the University of in Israel and has served in the Israel Student Association is hosting For "The unique thing about this event is the Pacific MSA is bringing awareness defense forces, so he can give everyone the Children: Gaza Charity Banquet. the organization we are raising money to what is occurring in Gaza. Many a firsthand account of what is going on This charity banquet is dedicated to for have offices in Gaza, and they help of my friends have family members in Gaza. All of the proceeds from this the innocent victims of the atrocities children in Gaza through education in Gaza who are suffering right event will be donated to KinderUSA, in Gaza, which have been occurring and health services. So, these innocent now and therefore I'm very grateful an organization dedicated to helping for the past few months. Thousands victims get the direct and fast help that this charity banquet is being children in Palestine through of individuals in Gaza have died, been that they need." Through donations hosted." Keynote speakers present development and emergency relief. left homeless or have been completely and raising money from this event, will include Miko Peled, an Israeli We hope to see you all there. Blood, juice and cookies: Pacific hosts blood drive for Delta Blood Bank

Edna Rush On Tuesday Nov. 6, students, faculty and other Good Samaritans entered Grace Covell to give blood. With each pint donated, participants are able to save three lives. November 13, 2014 THE PACIFICAN | 5

Female musiciansOPINION taking on feminist rhetoric Nick Brummel image, as opposed to championing its message. In about their own bodies. This cannot be undervalued. Contributing Reporter order to clear the air, Meghan Trainor, in a Sept. 22 With a promising career in bloom, there will likely interview with Billboard Magazine, explained that be more to hear from this young talent. One can only Two distinctions are necessary before continuing she doesn’t “consider [herself] a feminist.” Pacific hope she will be heard through critical ears. this article. First, this reporter is writing through student and feminist advocate Kate Shmits (need a lens of male privilege. While I cannot pretend to grad year) agreed with Trainor’s assessment, stating understand at a personal level the trials that come that Trainor’s hit single is “still objectifying women with being a woman in a patriarchal society, it is through the lens of us appreciating our bodies solely still significant to engage as many as possible in the because they appeal to men.” narrative to restore gender equality. Second, music Meghan Trainor’s hit single has been an is an important rhetorical device with important important source of controversy, but perhaps even implications. That being said, an audience can more egregious messages can be found in her songs simultaneously enjoy a song while attributing that haven’t yet seen the spotlight. In her song “Dear problematic rhetoric within it. In fact, it is the Future Husband,” Trainor sings “If you treat me songs we love the most that ought to be subjected to right, I’ll be the perfect wife, buying groceries / Buy rhetorical criticism; we must stimulate dissonance buying what you need.” In “Title,” Trainor expresses to avoid accepting hidden power structures within delight at being treated like a “trophy” that her them. boyfriend should “put on [his] shelf.” By advocating When Meghan Trainor hit the scene with her the existence of the “perfect wife” and advocating single “All About That Bass,” many individuals, women as a means of a man gaining status (as a this reporter included, were thrilled to hear an “trophy”), this rhetoric dangerously entrenches awesome, catchy, doo-wop filled song about gender normalization. body positivity. Body positivity and feminism are Rhetoric is an important method in establishing frequent companions. For this reason, instances in power structures. Again, everyone is entitled to which one comes at the cost of the other are both like whatever music speaks to her/him. However, rare and intriguing in a unique way. Upon achieving critical listening can help an individual recognize overwhelming internet success, Trainor’s first single problematic language. Once such language is found, became a significant item of contention for feminist there is nothing wrong with appreciating the song activists. On Oct. 14, 2014, Slate Magazine hailed anyway. It is important, however, to have this “All About That Bass” as an anthem whose message knowledge so that one might challenge the power of body positivity has been a vital part of its success. structures being perpetuated by such language. Yet at the same time, Forbes, on Sept. 29, 2014, The Kansas City Star Meghan Trainor has provided an invaluable piece Up-and-coming artist Meghan Trainor has received both praise argued that Meghan Trainor is exploiting body in helping individuals across the world feel happy and criticism for her recent hit song “All About That Bass.”

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Nanxi Tang an individual’s human capital by produce General Manager viable workforce skills. A caveat to this general pattern of the In recent years, a common belief effect of majors on earnings involves What is your favorite within society and public policy reflects particularly selective or prestigious holiday and why? the idea that everyone with the desire colleges. Studies from the Brookings to go to college should be able to do so, Institute show that more selective schools regardless of money. However, college tend to offer higher returns to education education is now entering the realm of than less selective ones. Therefore, some “Christmas, because my mass consumption, and the labor market schools, regardless of choice of major, parents get me lottery is becoming saturated with college produce individuals with marketable and tickets.” graduates, many of whom cannot find valuable skills. However, this exception is @Parth Italia, skilled work after finishing school. only applicable to certain extraordinary c.o. 2017 According to “Fortune,” the lowest cases, with high-tier selective schools, quartile of college graduates do not earn such as Stanford or Harvard, and much more than the average high school therefore these outliers should not be “Chinese New Year because graduates. This is because, as research the whole extended family heavily considered in most cost-benefit from the Organization for Economic analyses on higher education. gets together, a lot of food Cooperation and Development shows, is involved and I get red Because of the important impact of packets!” “many American students are taking on major choice on future earnings and large amounts of debt but failing to learn careers, “Students who are unsure @Shanise Djuhari, skills that employers need.” c.o. 2017 College Finder of what they want to study or do are Research from the Brookings Institute probably best advised to be very cost- shows that art majors in service jobs end fields consistently produce successful conscious when choosing a college, and “Christmas, because I love up making less money than those with and profitable graduates with applicable to be unafraid to wait until they are sure Christmas songs.” only a high school degree; these statistics and technical training that employers how they will use their degree before also show that the academic studies of need. For higher education to be worth they start to pursue one,” advised Chris @Katie Liege, science, technology, engineering and c.o. 2016 the investment, it should only be pursued Matthews in a “Fortune” article. mathematics commonly known as STEM for majors with high returns that enhance “I like Halloween because you get to be someone else for the day.” @Kristi Norman, Disney princesses with realistic waistlines: c.o. 2016 Digitally edited and remastered to promote a realistic body image “I would say Christmas, because that’s a time where all my family comes down to visit. And it’s also the longest holiday break, unlike Thanksgiving, where you only get three days!” @Megan Bomar, c.o. 2016

“Christmas because I love all the decorations and lights, and everyone is in such a good mood.” @Taylor Finegan, c.o. 2018

“My favorite holiday is Loryn Brantz Thanksgiving because I have the opportunity to Alex Rooney This posting was shared several times “Sleeping Beauty,” and “Frozen’s” Elsa, cook for friends and family, Opinion Editor over the course of the past few weeks on just to name a few. and they have no choice social media sites as well as news outlets, What is so wonderful about these new but to eat my food.” Young men and women have grown up watching Disney princess classics and especially by young women who grew images, though, is that without having @Luis Sosa, up with these characters as role models. been told they’ve been remastered, one c.o. 2016 for almost 80 years now, as the first princess movie made its big-screen Brantz, a Disney fan herself, stated to might not notice the difference in the debut in 1938. However, nowadays, Huffington Post last week, “As a woman princesses’ looks. “New Year’s because it with the rapidly growing and trending who loves Disney and has dealt with The new waistlines are subtle enough means my birthday is culture of feminists and positive body body image issues, it has been something to not distract from the characters at coming up and means that image campaigns, many are looking back I’ve always wanted to comment on, all, yet still manage to promote a more you can reflect on your to their childhood dolls and movies and particularly after seeing “Frozen.” While positive body image. Brantz’ statement past year and you can look I loved the film, I was horrified that the to Huffington Post confirmed this idea, forward to the new one.” noticing the extremely unrealistic bodies of their favorite characters. main female character designs haven’t stating that the media certainly plays @Vida Bao, This is why Buzzfeed content creator changed since the ‘60s.” Brantz also a role in how women view themselves, c.o. 2017 Loryn Brantz decided to digitally alter added, “Their necks are almost always and that they should start being more images of popular animated princesses bigger than their waists!” responsible with the images they to give them the waistlines that would Determined to showcase the princesses’ promote. support the rest of their bodies, beauty, but realistically, Brantz decided “It only took a couple nudges of a line maintaining the average woman’s to recreate several favorites including: to make those princesses’ waists less proportions. Ariel (pictured above), Jasmine from extreme, and they still looked beautiful “Aladdin,” Pocahontas, Aurora from and magical,” commented Brantz. November 13, 2014 OPINION THE PACIFICAN | 7 Black vs Orange Topic of the week: Does your vote matter? PRO CON

Trevor Mone Every citizen can vote, but Alex Rooney While this is somewhat Staff Reporter should those people have the Opinion Editor sad, as voting is a freedom right to vote? ...Probably not, many do not understand Ever since I turned 18 years and that is where the Electoral This year on Nov. 4, social the significance of, there are old, I have heard people say, College can help. The Electoral media picture sharing app several reasons why young “Your vote does not matter.” College represents the ideal Snapchat included a “geotag” people are not rushing to the If you are one of those people citizen, who votes based on with a little sticker announcing polls, most of which has to do who believes our votes are personal beliefs and values “I voted”! Unfortunately, with a lack of knowledge or insignificant, then take a they believe will benefit the though, may people who used time. minute to reflect on what you country, without regard to the geotag also included a Additionally, The are saying. Your vote DOES race, gender or any other non- caption joking about how they Economist reports that, “It is matter. beneficial bias. did not vote at all. not only in America that the While the Electoral College Not voting impacts more So, why is it that young young do not exercise their has the deciding vote, the than who is in office. Citizens people are choosing not to democratic rights. In 2010 just popular vote (everyone else’s vote for propositions and vote? 44 percent of people aged 18 votes) can influence who other laws. Many propositions First, the lack of patriotism to 24 voted in Britain’s general each member of the Electoral do not change obvious laws, could be due to the fact that election, compared with 65 College votes for. Ideally, but instead concern the unlike presidential elections, percent of people of all ages.” the Electoral College votes redistribution of our taxes. mid-terms do not inspire So, does your vote matter? Disney princesses with realistic waistlines: identically to the popular vote. Where our tax money is spent floods of voters regardless of In truth, your vote matters While this does not happen changes every part of society. age or race. There is a sense only if you are to make it Digitally edited and remastered to promote a realistic body image every time, as citizens of a It determines if a school can of importance that comes with matter. If you choose to not representative democracy, it afford to buy new books for its voting for the future leader of vote, you are relinquishing is our patriotic duty to have students, how nicely our parks our country; something not your right to have a say in the faith that the Electoral College are preserved and how well our as prevalent when deciding laws that will affect you and to will align with the popular streets, sidewalks, freeways between propositions or contribute in electing in the vote. The Electoral College and highways are maintained. backing local legislation. people who will make more of also ensures the validity and Before saying voting does Truthfully, most non-voters those laws. integrity of the popular vote. not matter, ask yourself this: do not believe their vote does If the prospect of having no Remember: Any citizen can What type of person should matter, as they are just one say does not bother you, then vote. It does not matter if they be able to vote, and where do I person who may not follow the the answer is no: Your vote are racist, sexist, bigoted, etc. want my money spent? ins and outs of politics anyway. does not matter.

Delta Humane Society hurting for pet food donations Alice Scarlett Baker two to four pallets of animal food weekly. These bags for pet food donations because they are unsure of Staff Reporter are mislabeled, torn or otherwise unsellable through their future dependence on Big Heart Pet Brands’ regular product channels. Last week, they received food donations. Delta Humane Society SPCA is Stockton’s largest news that their crucial food donations have been no-kill facility, which currently houses almost 160 eliminated with no notice. Delta Humane Society dogs and cats. On Valentine’s Day, 1966, Delta estimates that they use over $300 worth of food Humane Society was started as a non-profit. In 1978, daily, and they have only a 30 day supply of food they received a donation of $121,000 from the estate left. They operate on a yearly budget of $400,000, of George M. Whittell to start the groundbreaking of and this is devastating news for them. the present main adoption building. This story was covered by The Record and Delta Humane Society holds several fundraisers News10 Sacramento and was even picked up by every year, including Skate for the Animals, Open USA Today. Since Delta relies so heavily on pet House, Bowl for the Animals, White Rabbit Auction, food donations, they are able to spend their revenue Open House and Purr Ball. By 2004, the shelter instead on expansion, veterinary care and other had facilitated over 20,000 adoptions. The Delta operational expenses. Cutting them off with no Humane Society Thrift and Gift Boutique was notice was cruel and unusual punishment for the established in 2011. This store is operated by the staff, volunteers and animals. Since then, Big Heart Delta Humane Society, and all revenue goes directly Pet Brands has apologized for the misunderstanding back into the shelter. Today, Delta Humane Society and has contacted the shelter. They notified the continues to save homeless critters and advocate for shelter that they will now need to use an electronic the humane treatment of animals. form to request donations. Shelter Director Patrice For the last six years, Del Monte Foods’ spin-off Davidson acknowledged that Big Heart Pet Brands Big Heart Pet Brands in Lathrop has been donating did contact them. However, the shelter is still asking news10 8 | THE PACIFICAN OPINION November 13, 2014 Oregon legalizes pot

Stuff Stoners Like Thomas Levy and paper. Staff Reporter Cannabis is an incredibly versatile crop that has some very legitimate The recent midterm elections purposes beyond recreational use. So paved the way for the next several to learn that Measure 91 allows for a years of the union. We can predict multibillion dollar industry to fall substantial change at both federal into the hands of the Oregon Liquor and state levels. One of the most Control Commission is a kick in the controversial measures to be pants to those who believe marijuana passed was Oregon’s Measure 91, could be the United States’ next which allows Oregonians over the real cash crop. It is baffling that age of 21 to purchase, possess and lawmakers would leave such a cultivate marijuana without fear of beneficial and profitable industry in being prosecuted. To put it simply, the hands of those who regulate its the recreational use of marijuana competition. is now legal for both our northern The law states the Commission E5FY4 neighbors. While this is another has the power to limit every aspect giant leap of progress for free of the production, processing, sale, thought and American culture, there and transportation of marijuana, are shortcomings in the methods of which would be akin to a major oil regulation for the crop, which may be company regulating the solar power detrimental to its success. industry. It is a major conflict of Cannabis has been a grey area interest that will negatively shape in the law for some time now. Its the way marijuana is viewed in the medical benefits, although disputed, public eye. are accepted in many practices To properly hone the power of pot, of holistic therapy. It helps treat there needs to be an entirely separate glaucoma, epilepsy, reduces the regulating body that understands effects of chemotherapy and has the industry and will not hold the natural painkilling abilities to product back from being everything alleviate symptoms of physical and it can be. Marijuana is more than just nonphysical pain for people who a social experiment or competition to fall victim to multiple sclerosis, the alcohol market. The marijuana PTSD, arthritis and anxiety. Beyond market is in an important budding medicine, it should be noted that phase that needs to be taken seriously nearly every part of the plant can be in order take full advantage of the used for practical purposes, such as crop’s many benefits. making fuel and fibers for clothing Pacific Fact! According to U.S. News, Pacific is ranked at 42 out of 116 schools as the best university to attend in the nation.

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LIFESTYLES Upcoming Student White privilege: including the exclusive Events Thursday, 11/13 Nick Brummel Power and Multicultural Counseling to overcoming racial tension. This is Art Exhibit: 100 Years of Dust: Contributing Reporter Psychology,” acknowledge that a prong quite apparent in the public reaction to Owens Lake and the Los of white privilege is that by enjoying a recently released PBS documentary Angeles Aqueduct Race is and has always been a the privileges of being white, a white called the “Whiteness Project.” The 9 A.M. AT THE REYNOLDS prevailing issue within the United person is inherently racist. This prong Project interviewed thousands of white GALLERY States. As a disclaimer, the writer of this has had many harmful consequences. individuals, inviting them to speak article is writing through a lens of white The Huffington Post released an article freely on race. While this did lead to Distinguished Speakers Series: privilege. One cannot experience first- predictably offensive rhetoric, there Sahar Francis hand discrimination and oppression were also important perspectives shared 5 P.M. AT THE PACIFIC MCGEORGE SCHOOL OF LAW faced by individuals outside of one’s that show the damage done by excluding perception; however, race is a narrative a party that is heavily involved in the that should include as many voices problem from the discussion. Within the Stockton Symphony Master as possible. Without a multitude of documentary, Claudia (whose last name Class 5 P.M. AT RECITAL HALL voices, shared understanding cannot isn’t provided) explained she feels she be reached. Race philosopher Naomi has to walk on eggshells when speaking Zack explains that the study of white Nick Fryer Trio at Take 5 Jazz of race, and that “you just don’t know at The Brew privilege “seeks to understand the where the line is.” When asked about race 7 P.M. AT THE VALLEY disadvantages of nonwhite racial issues such as affirmative action, Robert BREWING COMPANY groups in society (blacks especially) by shared a nuanced perspective, stating understanding social customs, laws and Women’s Volleyball v. Portland “people should earn their own way.” He 7 P.M. AT THE SPANOS legal practices.” White privilege is the contended that treating minorities as CENTER concept that describes the social and if they need a crutch is degrading and systemic injustice that is suffered by undermines their ability. Student Recital: Benjamin non-white individuals. Research by the Critics and the populace responded Vogel, composition U.S. Sentencing Commission backs this harshly, stating it was embarrassing 7:30 P.M. AT THE SPANOS CENTER concept, finding that black individuals, and that white individuals should only on average, receive sentences 20 percent ever complain about race ironically. longer than white individuals convicted On Oct. 10, Lindsay Adler tweeted, Friday, 11/14 of the same crime, even with the same “This has gotta be a joke, right?” For Art Exhibit: 100 Years of Dust: criminal history. The Department of Action Institute Power Blog some, this is a justified response to Owens Lake and the Los Education released statistics in 2012 that the outrageous concept of members Angeles Aqueduct on March 27, 2013 explaining that white showed black students were expelled at of privilege complaining about their 9 A.M. AT THE REYNOLDS individuals have a fear of engaging GALLERY three times the rate of white students. It privilege. For others, this undermines the topic of race, and are excluded is undeniable that white people, whether the agency of these individuals and from participating in the narrative Staff Advisory Council Monthly of their own volition or not, benefit from does not contribute to a real resolution. of race. This establishes barriers that Meeting being white. Regardless of the truth, an important 10 A.M. AT THE UC prevent effective communication in White privilege has a second prong. part of overcoming racial inequity is Doctors Helen A. Neville and Roger resolving perceived difference and utilizing each perspective to learn about Women’s Basketball v. Cal State L. Worthington, in their book “Race, incompatibility, which is detrimental the problem as much as possible. Stanislaus 11 A.M. AT THE SPANOS CENTER

Student Recital: Katherine Nash, voice 7:30 P.M. AT PRESIDENT’S The side effects of pulling all-nighters ROOM Saturday, 11/15 Jinrui “Crystal” Zhang psychological perspective. in mechanical engineering I’ll feel extremely anxious Contributing Reporter Preview Day Not getting enough sleep here at Pacific, shared his and exhausted. What’s worse, 9 A.M. AT THE SPANOS will cause memory lapses, experience of sleeplessness. my immune system will be CENTER Everyone needs to get confusion, depression, “Normally I stay up late weakened, and it leads to a enough sleep because sleep headache, irritability, aching because I haven’t finished poor health status,” described University Concert Band and helps keep our mind and body muscles, obesity, dark circles, what is supposed to be done Jessie Huang ’15, a doctoral Symphonic Wind Ensemble healthy. According to the acne, etc. It will also trigger during the day. Sleeping late student in Benerd School of 2:30 P.M. AT THE SPANOS National Sleep Foundation, a loss of energy and strength. usually makes my next-day Education. CENTER most adults need about 7-9 Sleep loss also causes study and life even worse, and “Considering environment, hours of sleep each night. A the body to release too little it will cause a vicious circle.” because you stay up late, you lack of sleep means not getting human growth hormone. “It’s According to Namni will leave the lights on, and the recommended 7 - 9 hours during deep sleep — what we Goel, Ph.D., a biological you’re consuming electric Movies This of sleep, which is detrimental call slow-wave sleep — that psychologist and sleep energy,” added Danny Zhang Week to people’s health. growth hormone is released,” expert at the University of ’17. “Sleep deprivation can commented sleep expert Phil Pennsylvania, cognitive Since lack of sleep makes Thursday, 11/13 and will ultimately lead to Gehrman, PhD. Sleep patches “throughput” — the speed with people foggy, groggy, grumpy “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” hallucination, demented up the wear and tear of the which your brain processes and clumsy, let’s get enough cognition and paranoid day. information — slows down sleep and keep a healthy ideation.” Keith Braley, facility Not getting the correct after a single night of tossing lifestyle, for ourselves, Friday, 11/14 administrator at Windsor amount of sleep prevents and turning. “My brain won’t for others and for our “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” Healthcare in Stockton, people from working at function well, my attention environment! explained the side effects of their best. Neo Zhu ’16, a will get impaired and my Saturday, 11/15 not sleeping enough from a graduate assistant majoring memory will be decreasing. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” 10 | THE PACIFICAN LIFESTYLES November 13, 2014 Sam Medina: Olivia Birdwell: Eagle eye for the sales racks Boho beachy chic

Sarah Kellner Sarah Kellner Lifestyles Writer Lifestyles Writer With his style on As fall rolls around, the evolutionary road, Olivia Birdwell ‘15 finds Sam Medina ‘16 finds her style incorporating himself looking at many layers. Moving price, not brands. He from the coast and back could be called thrifty; to Stockton, Birdwell however, there is a explains that her attire difference. Medina isn’t just for style, it’s does not shop thrift out of necessity. Living as much as he used on the coast, Birdwell to, instead opting to adapted the beachy look, keep an eye out for the which includes lots of sales. Medina said the layers since the weather best places to find sales is difficult to gauge. are Nordstrom Rack, It’s better to be warm Urban Outfitters and and take off a piece of Pacsun, mentioning clothing versus having that currently the to be cold the whole latter in Stockton is day! For her beachy having a sale where style, Birdwell likes you buy two items and to shop at stores like get four for free! RipCurl and American Being the oldest of Eagle. Since Birdwell three boys, Medina mentioned she doesn’t found that his mom like to shop in stores definitely groomed (except for the outdoor him to be the expert mall in downtown San shopper that he is, Luis Obispo), an online even though Medina store on her favorites wouldn’t call himself list is swell.com. Being that. However modest, heavily involved in Medina still has friends Sarah Kellner Sarah Kellner outdoor sports like ask him to help pick out surfing, snowboarding special outfits for birthdays or events. Sounds like a trendy one and skateboarding, to me! Through the evolution of fashion, Medina finds himself Birdwell gains inspiration for her attire through women’s surf getting inspiration from watching people in San Francisco, as magazines and watching what professional females wear. well as Urban Outfitters ads. “It looks like random clothes just Birdwell’s favorite brand is Ruka, a surf-friendly company. thrown together, but it all works.” Medina’s celebrity style icon Depending on the season, her key fashion piece changes; is James Franco, for the classic, comfy style. however, her fall favorite is a scarf.

THE LOOK: Vest by True Religion, Levi’s jeans, Van’s shoes, THE LOOK: Troopa Boots by Steve Madden, Don’t Ask Why Thermal by American Eagle Sweater by American Eagle, scarf by Rip Curl, vest by Urban Outfitters, Nates Frames by Spy. November 13, 2014 LIFESTYLES THE PACIFICAN | 11

to 46 countries since its release. The Uber app differs from a taxi in that it AT THE JANET LEIGH THEATRE links users with hired vehicles in their area through the application; the user This weekend, watch can summon a private car with a few taps on their phone. Once the request has been sent by the users, the driver “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” accepts the request and journeys to the location. All the while, the user can track the driver from wherever they are. The app even allows for customizing, involving the way the car looks! Depending on how much money a user wants to spend, they can Sarah Kellner request a variety of cars from an eco- Lifestyles Editor friendly model to a luxury sports car. The price of the ride depends on the Need a lift? Want to leave a smaller distance of the journey and the style carbon footprint in the world? You of the vehicle; however, according to might just be interested in the new Mashable, the UberX (style of car) app Uber. might be cheaper than the average According to Uber.com, the app, New York taxi. The payment is readily downloadable to a smart handled all through the app, much phone, allows users to utilize a GPS like Paypal, and when the ride is over, tracking system that enables users the user’s account is charged. to track a car in their area for a ride. To be a driver, a person must pass a The company was founded by Garett background check, have their own car Camp and Travis Kalanick in 2009; insurance and own a car. Uber only they released the app in San Francisco takes 20 percent of the fare, with the in 2010. The company has expanded rest going to the driver.

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Nanxi Tang rat sensei, Splinter, and explains how General Manager above ground, New York City faces its This week, starting Friday Nov. 14, biggest threat in the form of ruthless the Janet Leigh Theatre at University villain Shredder and his menacing of the Pacific will be playing “Teenage Foot Clan.” Mutant Ninja Turtles,” directed by The movie switches between Jonathan Liebesman. This film is flashbacks and present-day in order based on the franchise of the same to tell the complete story of the Ninja Conor Bayuk Turtles and how they came to be. In Pictured: Robby Cunha ‘15, Skier name, which garnered a worldwide following and fame during its peak the present, April is a reporter for success period in the late 1980s and Channel 6 News who happens upon early 1990s; the characters from the existence of the Ninja Turtles Jenna Graves The meeting is open to any skier or “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” were while they fight the Foot Clan. She Staff Writer snowboarder who is interested in originally introduced in comic books then reveals the existence of the becoming an official member of the published by Mirage Studios before turtles to her father’s old lab partner, Winter is slowly but surely making club. Joining only costs $20. This expanding to video games, cartoon Eric Sacks, played by William an appearance in Northern California, small membership fee will allow you series, films and more. “Teenage Fichtner. Sacks and Shredder team which means skiers and snowboarders a free car ride for each trip you attend, Mutant Ninja Turtles” features four up, planning to spread a deadly virus are becoming more and more eager to as well as a club shirt. This club offers fictional talking tortoises, named throughout New York and sell the see what Mother Nature has in store a great opportunity to mingle with Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello and mutagen in the Ninja Turtles’ blood for this season. Here on campus, new people on campus and hone your Michelangelo after Renaissance as the only cure. The film develops as the Pacific Snow Club is the perfect snow skills, all at the same time. artists, who are trained in the art of it focuses on the bond between the opportunity for those who want to get Further business and information ninjutsu to fight crime in their home Ninja Turtles and their developing out in the snow and experience being about upcoming trips will be divulged of New York City. In the film, Alan relationship with April through the on the mountains. The council of this at the meeting. Don’t miss out on Ritchson, Peter Ploszek, Jeremy perils and vigilantes they face, all snow-packed crew includes Shelby having your questions answered — not Howard and Shawn Kavanaugh were while trying to remain hidden and Seabough in the president’s seat, to mention the chance to participate cast as Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello isolated from society. Robby Cunha and Daniel Giovinazzo in stress-free activities off campus! and Michelangelo respectively; the Although the movie received supporting as vice presidents, Ryan If you have not already, make sure to film also stars Megan Fox as April generally negative reviews from Dong as treasurer and Jenna Graves follow the Snow Club on Instagram O’Neil, whose father is responsible critics, with only a 22 percent as public relations manager. @Snowclubuop and on Twitter @ for the creation and development of approval rating on the movie review No matter how experienced you SnowClubUoP. the Ninja Turtles. aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, may be at a particular snow sport, it These two accounts will keep you According to The Washington Post, it was a commercial success; is never too late to learn or improve posted on scheduled trips, weather “The film opens with an engaging, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” your skills. conditions for the forthcoming animated prologue that retells grossed over $464 million worldwide Today, Nov. 13, the club will weekends and upcoming events! the legend of the sewer-dwelling, and is currently Nickelodeon Movies’ be holding their meeting in the highest-grossing film. President’s Room at 7 p.m. sharp. genetically modified turtles and their 12 | THE PACIFICAN LIFESTYLES November 13, 2014 5 tips for creating better time management skills

Alice Scarlett Baker system; color code, use stickers or use an app with and deadlines become a priority. Timeboxing Staff Reporter personality, such as Carrot. forces a task to be divided into deliverable pieces Define your goals and prioritized.” An example for, say, a paper is: The goal of time management is to become more What are your short and long-term goals? The list Schedule X amount of time for research, X time for accomplished with less stress. Time management doesn’t need to be exhaustive; it can be a simple top an outline, X time to complete the first draft, X time starts with looking at how you currently manage three. What are you trying to accomplish? Graduating for reviewing, spell checking and formatting. Stick your time and gain for improvements. Do the 15 with a certain GPA? Improving your presentation to your set guidelines. Use an egg timer, Siri or app minutes here and there add up to four hours daily skills? Getting a job offer from a certain employer Timer+(Free, iOS, & Google) to move you along in on Facebook? Do you start studying for an exam or industry? Giving back to your community? Being the process. the night before? All-nighters and turning things in happy and have fun? Being successful? Take breaks exactly on the deadline cause stress and encourage a Prioritize your time All work and no play will burn you out very quickly. repetitive poor time management cycle. Based on your goals, prioritize your time However, breaks can also easily transform into Get organized. accordingly. If your goal is to be a famous athlete, time-wasters. Playing WoW all weekend, while fun, Have a system that works for you. According to a you need to practice. If your goal is to be a 4.0 GPA probably isn’t your goal. The 30/30 app (Free, iOS) LifeHack article entitled “20 Quick Tips For Better student, you will also need to practice. If your goal is a great way to organize your work and play time. Time Management,” ”Having a calendar is the most is to improve your presentational skills, look for For every 30 minutes of work, you get 30 minutes fundamental step to managing your daily activities.” opportunities and plan correspondingly. Cut out of play time. This way neither dominates your life. Use a traditional paper planner, or an app calendar activities that aren’t priorities. According to an iPadinsight review on 30/30, “The such as iCalendar ($2.99, iOS), iStudies Pro ($2.99 Time-box method is based on the theory that productivity and iOS) or myHomework(Free, iOS and Google). For There are times that seemingly simple projects creativity increase when one is intensely focused on to-do lists, try writing it out on a writeboard on your morph into all-nighters. Time-box accordingly a project for short amounts of time — and in small wall, in a notebook or on your phone using Any. by making a plan at the beginning of each task chunks.” You will be less likely to check Facebook do (Free, iOS, Android and Google), Google Keep or project. According to an Atomic Spin article and your email during your “work” time. You will (Free, Android and Google) or Carrot ($2.99, iOS). entitled “Timeboxing Mitigate Risk, Increase also be more focused and productive within your Double-check all of your syllabi for dates and input Time Awareness,” “Being that timeboxed tasks 30 minutes of work time, because you get rewarded them into your planning system. Have fun with your are constrained in the time domain, deliverables with 30 minutes of free time. Enjoy the beauty of fall’s night sky

Emily Olson roughly be Nov. 20-26 in Stockton. Staff Reporter Getting the most out of the experience requires In the essay “Nature,” Ralph Waldo Emerson some planning. Stockton plus November make suggests that if one is seeking an escape from himself a combination not ideal for seeing astronomical in the form of solitude, “let him look at the stars phenomena, but a first-time stargazer can thoroughly […] The stars awaken a certain reverence, because enjoy tracing out constellations. For this, you’ll need though always present, they are always inaccessible.” a good chart that matches your rough longitudinal Emerson is an unquestionably brilliant thinker location, like the ones found at astroviewer.com or and author. But those who have experienced stargazing.net (for reference, Stockton’s coordinates firsthand that “certain reverence” will tell you that are about 40 degrees N, 120 degrees W). The best way even he comes up a little short in his description. to orient yourself is by locating the North Star, using There’s something downright magical about the Big and Little Dippers. Once you’ve found this, trekking to an empty space late in the evening with search for those timeless images in the sky. This time no intention other than to mystify oneself by looking of year, in this location, the Cassiopea, Whale and at what’s been above us all along. There’s subtle Great Square constellations are particularly visible. beauty in examining closely something you see so If you’re a Scorpio or Sagittarius, you can also catch often, and suddenly feeling quiet and small. And a glimpse of your constellation (the scorpion and the there’s never a better time than now, when finals are archer, respectively) to the south. closing in, the days are getting shorter and, let’s be If you’re not into the charts, well, there’s an honest, you’re questioning what you’re doing with app for that. Skyview Free is both free of charge your life on a daily basis. You need a break, and you and user-friendly: Just point your phone towards need an Emerson-style soul-seeking one. Have you the star you’re looking at, and its name and a brief tried stargazing yet? You don’t need a telescope or description appear on the screen. Or, you can do it knowledge of astronomy, but you will need a sense of the old-fashioned way and use a book by flashlight. adventure and an open mind. Try “The Stars” by H.A. Rey — he’s the same author Start by getting a group of friends together, who wrote the Curious George series, and this book buying some snacks and piling into your car. Drive has a similar level of fun and simplicity. at least two miles from our (thankfully) well-lit After seeing the sky in the same way the ancient campus — anywhere far from shopping malls and Greeks did, put away the guides and knowledge, and street lamps will do; the quieter the better (but it’s do it your way. Use some creativity and name your Stockton, so be safe about it, please). The best time own constellations, look for satellites or make up to stargaze is around 9 or 10 p.m., when the sky is your own theories about exo-solar life. sufficiently darkened. Additionally, you’ll want to Or stop trying to make sense of it altogether. Lie pick a time when the moon is on a rise, preventing back in awe, reminding yourself you are small and its light from dimming those celestial objects (hint: the galaxy is vast and life is an inexplicable accident. stars and neighboring planets) you’re really after. And, of course, that finals don’t matter in the greater In fact, it’s best to go when there’s a rarely visible scheme of the universe. waxing crescent or new moon; the moon phase chart Be the type of stargazer that would make Emerson available via timeanddate.org proposes this will proud. We Heart It November 13, 2014 THE PACIFICAN | 13

men’s basketball SPORTS Pacific opens the season with a bang T iger Drew Jones Eleraky ’17 put an end to the Sports Editor Seawolves rally, bringing X down his second dunk of the S c h e d u l e Men’s basketball opened evening. Taylor and Wallace the 2014-15 season with a brought forth back-to-back Baun Fitness Center bang, winning their home layups, followed by two free opener exhibition game throws from forward Eric Thursday: against Sonoma State. Pacific Thompson ’16 to tie up the 12:05-12:50 P.M. hosted a double-header with game. -- Yoga 4:30-5 P.M. the women’s basketball team The battle continued as -- Kettlebell H.I.I.T. to kick off the season. Pacific struggled to maintain 5:30-6:15 P.M. The game remained close the lead. However, with -- Zumba throughout until the Tigers less than eight minutes -- Cycle broke free in the second remaining, the Tigers finally half, going on a 29-5 run 6:30-7 P.M. broke free. They capitalized -- TRX Express to take a commanding lead on a number of fouls, taking over the Seawolves. Pacific 7-7:30 P.M. a commanding lead over -- TRX Express established a balanced effort, Sonoma State. The rally scoring 46 points off the 7-8 P.M. continued to the very end, -- Yoga bench. Guard T.J. Wallace with forward Ilias Theodorou ’17 paved the way for Pacific, 9-9:45 P.M. ’18 capping it off with a jump -- Black Light Cycle tallying 23 points and 14 shot from behind the three- rebounds in his first non- point line, silencing the rookie game. Friday: Seawolves for good. 6:30-7:15 A.M. The Tigers laid on a ten- Notably, Robinson -- Cycle point lead over the first contributed 17 points, while 8-9 A.M. seven minutes of the game. Thompson tallied another 14 -- Fit and Functional Guard Ray Bowles ’18 led the Edna Rush points. 12:05-12:50 P.M. offensive attack, and guard Center Sami Eleraky ‘17 dunks the ball and silences Sonoma State. Pacific hits the road and -- Cycle Dulani Robinson ’16 capped opens regular season play at 4:30-5 P.M. it off with two back-to-back first time in the matchup. they needed to remain ahead Western Illinois, following Within less than five as the clock was running out. -- Cardio Kick 3-pointers. Sonoma State with a match at former 5:15-6:45 P.M. minutes remaining in the first After the first half, Pacific began putting points on the conference rival UC Irvine. -- Yoga board, cutting Pacific’s lead half, forward David Taylor ’17 remained on top, 30-26. The Tigers will return home started a tug-of-war, sinking In the onset of the second in half. The Seawolves inched on Thursday, Nov. 20 and Monday: a 3-pointer and taking back half, Sonoma State began closer and closer, but finally will host Pacific Union. Game 6:30-7:15 A.M. a pair of free throws followed the lead for Pacific. Three taking control, going on a 9-0 time will tip in Alex G. Spanos -- Cycle by a 3-pointer put them consecutive free throws gave run to take a five-point lead Center at 7 p.m. 8-9 A.M. ahead of the Tigers for the the Tigers the small edge over the Tigers. Center Sami -- Fit and Functional 12:05-12:50 P.M. -- Power Sculpt women’s basketball 5-5:50 P.M. -- Sand Slam 5:15-6:15 P.M. Tigers run through the SF State Gators -- Yoga 5:30-6:15 P.M. Drew Jones Pacific to the first victory of In the onset of the second good. It was just a matter of -- Cycle Sports Editor the season, leading in scoring half, SF State started out time until they would be sent 6:45-7:45 P.M. with 16 points. Forward with a purpose, but guard packing. -- Zumba The Tigers cracked open Marjorie Heard ’15 wasn’t far Kristina Johnson ’15 quickly Pacific begins regular the 2014-15 season with what behind, tallying 14 points and shut down their momentum, season play this Friday as seemed to be a comfortable Tuesday: four rebounds. drawing a foul while putting they host Cal State Stanislaus. 6:30-7:15 A.M. win over SF State. Pacific Pacific came out on fire, up a layup and making a The game will begin at 11 a.m. hosted a double-header -- Yoga going on a 13-0 run to start free throw. Even with great in Alex G. Spanos Center. 12:05-12:50 P.M. home opener series with the the game. Guard Madison attempts to rally, the Tigers They will also take on Cal on -- Yoga men’s basketball team this Parrish ’15 started off the put away the Gators for Sunday at 4 p.m. 4-4:30 P.M. past Saturday in the Alex G. scoring with a pair of free -- TRX Express Spanos Center. throws, and Heard quickly 4:30-5 P.M. Notably, guard Gena followed suit with a pair of -- TRX Express Johnson ‘15 returned to the layups. Luaulu-Summers 5:15-6:15 P.M. court for the first time since added a 3-pointer, and guard -- Zumba the 2012-13 season after Hailie Eackles ’16 capped the 6:30-6:50 P.M. 16 months of rehab from run, sinking a free throw and --Core & More injuries due to an automobile a three-point jump shot. 6:30-7:15 P.M. accident. Johnson was an The Gators began making -- Cycle All-Big West second team strides, but Pacific continued 7-8 P.M. selection before the Tigers’ to control the pace of the -- Yoga transition to the West Coast game by a comfortable lead. Visit go.pacific.edu/rec Conference. By the end of the first quarter, for schedule updates Rookie guard GeAnna the Tigers were ahead by and class descriptions. Luaulu-Summers ’18 guided nearly 20 points, 44-27. Edna Rush 14 | THE PACIFICAN SPORTS November 13, 2014 men’s water polo No. 7 Pacific takes defeat from No. 1 UCLA Drew Jones meter offense Tim Reeves ’18 Sports Editor dropped in a goal. The Bruins continued to lead, 9-5. No. 7 men’s water polo In the fourth quarter, UCLA hosted No. 1 UCLA this past scored once again, taking a Saturday at Chris Kjeldsen towering five-point lead over Pool. The game boasted a the Tigers. However, they large crowd for the Tigers as were not going down without a they looked to defeat a No. 1 fight. Within the next minute, seed for the second straight Pacific fired in two more goals, time at home. Last season including a five-meter penalty Pacific was victorious over the shot from Stevenson. With six then No. 1 USC, catapulting minutes remaining, the Tigers them to the No. 1 spot. were within arm’s reach, only The Bruins took an early trailing by three. lead that gave them an The Bruins capitalized advantage in the last quarter. on two 6-on-5 advantages, The Tigers ultimately fell for scoring on both attempts. the 10th time this season. With the clock ticking down, Even with great offense, the Tigers were able to convert including a hat trick from one more time on another attacker Ben Stevenson ’17, 6-on-5 shot from Stevenson; the Tigers could not gain however, it was not enough to enough momentum to stop make up for the goals UCLA the offensive onslaught from Edna Rush Attacker Krisztian Laczkovics ‘16 winds up to fire past the Bruins’ defense. was able to sneak in. UCLA. Pacific heads to the Bay Pacific put points on the them at one until the last two Tigers couldn’t hold off the Pacific began taking charge. Area to face off against No. 2 board first, with a goal from minutes of the quarter. UCLA Bruins, giving up three more With four minutes remaining, Stanford this Saturday, but attacker Krisztian Laczkovics scored back-to-back goals, goals in the second. Pacific Stevenson reeled off his first they return home on Sunday ’16 with less than five minutes taking the lead over Pacific. trailed by three going into the goal of the day, attempting for their final home game of remaining in the first quarter. In the onset of the second third quarter. to close the gap. However, the year. They will host No. The Bruins quickly answered quarter, Laczkovics found the The Bruins added UCLA was able to put up two 10 Pepperdine at noon at the back less than 20 seconds back of the net once again in a insurance in the third, which more before time ran out. Chris Kjeldsen Pool. later with a goal of their own. 6-on-5 shot. Nevertheless, the greatly helped their cause as Just before the buzzer, two- The Tigers were able to hold After a full fall season in the West Coast Conference, Pacific begins a new winter season and continues to welcome new Tigers to their athletic teams. Welcome, Tigers!

Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming Cole Currie Desire Finnie Miles MacKenzie Lauren Atkins La Crescenta, Calif. Berkeley, Calif. Louisville, Colo. Albuquerque, NM Sami Eleraky GeAnna Luaulu-Summers Kevin McLaughlin Kenna Ramey Aalborg, Denmark San Francisco, Calif. Pleasanton, Calif. Federal Way, Wash. Alec Kobre Najah Queenland Max Peterson Santa Rosa, Calif. Sacramento, Calif. Kirkland, Wash. Jacob Lampkin Ikko Saito Bellevue, Wash. Cerritos, Calif. Dulani Robinson Yahav Shahoff Oakland, Calif. Modi’in, Israel Ilias Theodorou Sheldon Simas Athens, Greece Sacramento, Calif. Eric Thompson Drew Yasko Detroit, Mich. Huntington Beach, Calif. DJ Ursery Mitchell Youhanna Los Angeles, Calif. Fremont, Calif. Kaleb Warner Nick Zachmeier Seattle, Wash. Kailua, Hawai’i November 13, 2014 SPORTS THE PACIFICAN | 15 tiger x clASS review Zumba: Crazy workout Athlete of or awesome dance party? the Week Emily Olson up to cool-down to beat- Staff Reporter driven, energetic music from around the world. The Even with that pounding instructor will lead you in Latin beat, there are a a series of muscle-toning few audible giggles every exercises designed as sexy now and then. Although (sometimes verging more the participants’ faces are towards silly) dance moves glistening with sweat, there that work veritably every are smiles on them. And part of your body. while Zumba is a calorie- The class lasts an hour torching cardio workout, (with a few well-earned most would agree that it’s a water breaks thrown in) dang fun dance party too. and will have you doing According to the fitness everything from shaking T.J. Wallace ‘17 empire’s website Zumba. your hips to pounding out com, over 15 million people push-ups — not to mention, Guard T.J. Wallace ’17 led the Tigers to a home opener victory against Sonoma in 180 countries around smiling. Baun Zumba State this past Saturday. Wallace posted an astounding 23 points and 14 rebounds the world have joined the instructor of two years, in Pacific’s first exhibition matchup of the year. (Photo c/o Edna Rush) “dance-fitness revolution Sheldon Balatico ‘15, reports made for every body” and that those who try Zumba are getting fit by dancing feel “like it’s not really a through interval-style mixed workout […] once you get intensity moves. into it, you’re like ‘whoa, I’m The Zumba creators claim actually sweating!’ […] After that it’s “a total workout, the hour goes by, you’re like combining all elements of ‘whoa, why am I so tired?’” fitness — cardio, muscle A workout that feels more Weekly home SCHEDULE conditioning, balance and like fun? Definitely worth flexibility, boosted energy trying. Balatico advises that and a serious dose of a student who is new to the WOMEN’S awesome.” class should “just jump in Here at Pacific, you too right away. No one judges VOLLEYBALL can upgrade your workout’s you; it’s a fun environment.” Friday, Nov. 14 party level with Zumba You’ll dance, you’ll smile and classes offered five times a best of all, you’ll wake up vs. Cal State Stanislaus week at Baun Fitness Center. sore the next morning. 11 a.m. Expect to dance from warm- Alex G. Spanos Center

Sunday, Nov. 16 vs. Cal 4 p.m. Did you know? Alex G. Spanos Center Women’s volleyball will host their MEN’S SOCCER final home games this week against Thursday, Nov. 13 vs. San Francisco Portland and Gonzaga. The Tigers 7 p.m. are vying for a high ranking in the Knoles Field Saturday, Nov. 15 West Coast Conference standings. vs. Saint Mary’s 7 p.m. Knoles Field WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Thursday, Nov. 13 vs. Portland 7 p.m. Alex G. Spanos Center

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